Fix QuickBooks Error 6073 and 99001 (Unable to Open Company File)

[Martin Mathews]

Working on QuickBooks is often interrupted by some or the other errors, and at times this can super frustrating. One such error can be QuickBooks error code 6073 and 99001. This particular error is often experienced when you open the company file in multi-user mode. It appears on the screen with a warning message stating “QuickBooks is unable to open this company file. It may have been opened by another user”.

Chucking off QuickBooks error code 6073 and 99001 might seem to be a tough nut to crack. However, once you will scroll through this segment, you will be able to successfully fix it. Or if in case you are seeking for some technical support, then contacting our tech personnel right away using our help line is suggested.

What lands you into QuickBooks error code 6073 and 99001?
You can experience such an error due to the below stated factors:
• One of the most common reasons can be if the file is open on another system in single-user mode.
• Another factor causing such an error can be if the file is located in a read only network folder.
• Or if files hosted on a Linux server and are using more than one set of login credentials to sign in.
• You can also face similar issue if the file is being accessed using a remote software and the host system sees that you are still logged on.

Measures to rectify the QuickBooks error code 6073
You can try implementing the below measures, so as to successfully chuck off the QuickBooks error code 6073 and 99001:

Solution 1: Changing the name of corrupted or unavailable network data file
• You are required to open the windows explorer.
• And furthermore, look for the folder that stores the QuickBooks company file.
• Head further, by right clicking the company file with network data and also QB company file extension.
• You now have to modify the file extension from .old and then click on enter tab.
• Open QuickBooks and company file.
• Make another network data file for the company file.

Solution 2: Unhide the nd and tlg files
• Open my computer and move to the tool’s menu.
• Click on folders option.
• Move to the view tab and click on show hidden files and folders.
• Open the data folder to see the network data files and transaction log files.
• Right click the network data file and select properties tab.
• Delete hidden option and also click on ok tab.

Once you scroll through this segment carefully, we believe you might be able to successfully tackle through the QuickBooks error code 6073 and 99001.

Just in case you tend to land into same issue repetitively, then in that scenario, connect with our QuickBooks technical error support personnel right away using our helpline i.e., 1-800-761-1787, and they will guide you through the right procedure.